Class Schedule for summer 2008

Please note:

We pride ourselves on small class sizes; please register early to insure your spot.

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is required when registering. Balance of class fee must be paid first class night.
  • Class materials must be purchased at Neighborhood Knits Class fees do not include price of supplies unless noted. A 10% discount is offered for yarns purchased for your class project (Kits, patterns, books, and needles excluded).

  • If a class is canceled due to inclement weather or instructor illness we will schedule a make up session.

  • Classes may be cancelled at discretion of teacher if minimum class size is not met.

Beginning Knitting:                                                           6 weeks - $60

Lazy summer days are a perfect time to learn how to knit! Learn how to knit and purl, increase, decrease, cable, and other stitches at your own pace. This is a great class for beginners as well as those who would like to increase and improve on their knitting skills.

Thurs. June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17                                 6 – 8 p.m.                  Teacher: Diane

Beginning II                                                                          4 weeks - $45

Expand your knitting skills knitting a child’s top-down sweater on a circular needle and gain confidence to move onto larger items.

Mon. June 2, 9, 16, 23                                                          6 - 8 p.m.                  Teacher: Carolyn

Felting

“Loopy Suessy” Bag                                                         3 weeks - $50

This bag would make a perfect diaper bag, knit bag or all-purpose fun tote to carry all those important things that we tend to accumulate! Come learn with guest teacher Erica Owens.

Sat. July 12, 19, 26                                                            10:30 – 12:30               Teacher: Erica

Needle Felting Exploration                                                  1 week wksp - $35

Create your own needle felted designs. Stop in the shop for ideas and kits.

Tues. Aug 19                                                                           5:30 – 8:00                Teacher: Brenda

Socks, Socks, and more Socks

Beginning socks                                                                       4 weeks - $45

Join the sock craze and learn how to control 4 needles, turn a heel using short rows and close the toe using the Kitchener stitch. After this class you will be hooked and socks make great gifts for all the people on your gift-giving list.

Tues. May 6, 13, 20, 27                                                              6 – 8 p.m.                Teacher: Diane

Toe-Up Socks (pre-requisite Basic Socks)                         4 weeks - $45

Become a full-fledged sock addict by learning a new method and create a sock from the toe up.

Sat. June 7, 14, 21, 28                                                               10:30 – 12:30          Teacher: Diane

Celtic Cable Socks (Pre-requisite Basic Socks)                3 weeks - $45

This sock resembles a traditional Aran design using a rib and braided cable designed by guest teacher Erica Owens.

Sat. July 12, 19, 26                                                                         1:30 – 3:30            Teacher: Erica

Vertical Striped Socks                                                                  4 weeks - $45

Add a new twist to your hand-knit socks by creating a version where the self-striping yarn creates a vertical stripe; fun and different!

Wed. May 21, 28, June 4, 11                                                               6 – 8 p.m.         Teacher: Robin

Dye your own Sock Yarn                                                              $60 – includes all materials

Learn a clever yarn dyeing technique using Wilton food dyes and create your own unique, hand-dyed skein of yarn.

Sat. Aug. 16                                                                                       10:30 – 12:30       Teacher: Erica
Sat. Aug. 16                                                                                          1:30 – 3:30         Teacher: Erica

REGISTRATION MUST BE BY JULY 16TH – NO LATE SIGN-UP’S

Knit with Friends

Spend part of your summer knitting with friends. In this class you can choose anything that challenges you and be sure of the expert advice needed to complete it. To help accommodate summer vacations, individual sessions may be pre-registered at $12.00 each, subject to space availability.

Thurs. May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12                10:30 – 12:30            6 weeks - $60             Teacher: Nina

Wed. May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25                      10:30 – 12:30           5 weeks - $50              Teacher: Carolyn

Thurs. June 19, 26, July 10, 17, and 24            10:30 – 12:30            5 weeks - $50             Teacher: Nina

Mon. July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, and 25             6:00 – 8:00              6 weeks - $60             Teacher: Diane

Wed. July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, and 27          10:30 – 12:30            6 weeks - $60             Teacher: Carolyn

Thurs. July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept 4          10:30 – 12:30           6 weeks - $60             Teacher: Nina

Summer Youth Camp with Nina                                                  4 weeks - $35

Spend part of the school break learning to knit or crochet. This class is open to all students age 9 and up – beginners to intermediate.

Wed. July 9, 16, 23, and 30                                   2:00 – 3:30                                                   Teacher: Nina

Wed. Aug. 6, 13, 20, and 27                                  2:00 – 3:30                                                   Teacher: Nina

Fun Diva Bag                                                                                      3 weeks - $40

This bag will take on many looks depending on which yarn you choose and how it is finished; make one for every occasion.

Thurs. July 24, 31, Aug 7                                           6 – 8 p.m.                                                   Teacher: Brenda

Lace Knitting                                                                                        6 weeks -$75 (includes pattern book)

Knit this scarf and learn many techniques associated with lace knitting. Included in class fee is a fabulous learning booklet from Alpaca with a Twist.

Mon. July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, and 25                  6 – 8 p.m.                                                  Teacher: Carolyn

Knit to Fit Basics Workshop                                                                $25 session 
Come and refresh why a gauge is so important to fitting and learn what a pattern is telling you.

Sat. Aug., 23                                                              10:30 – 12:00                                              Teacher: Robin

Explore Cast on’s, Bind off’s and Finishing Tech. Workshop     $35 session

Add to your knitting skills by trying new cast on and bind off techniques. Learn to finish your knitted garments correctly so they look ‘hand-made’ not ‘home-made’.

Sat. Aug 23                                                                  1:00 – 3:30                                                  Teacher: Robin

Hand Embroidery Workshop                                                                  $45 session – includes all materials

In this class learn various hand embroidery stitches to embellish a knitting accessory bag. Take your knitting from “ho hum” to “wow”!

Sat. Aug. 9                                                                    11:00 – 2:00                                             Teacher: Brenda

Knit Tip……. 

When weaving in tails: 
1.  Always change direction at least once.
2.  Wait until your project is just the way you want it before you weave.
3.  Don’t weave in tails that are on a seam until after the seam is joined, because you can use the tails to join and       you can hide the ends in the seam.
4.  Don’t weave in the tails of yarn used to join pieces until you’re sure that whatever you.
     made fits.


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Dates to Remember

Memorial Day Weekend
Store closed Saturday May 24

“Great American Afghan” Trunk show
June 6-16

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the project that inspired the book!

“Getting Started Knitting Socks” Trunk show
June 9-16
We will have all 26 socks that are featured in this popular book, one is sure to inspire you!

4th of July Weekend
Store closed Friday July 4th & 5th

Labor Day Weekend
Store closed Saturday August 30th

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